The Operation World 2010 DVD-ROM enhanced eBook Edition is a high-powered research and mobilization platform that empowers you to bring Operation World data to life (Windows or Mac). ePub version great for reading on portable devices Searchable PDF of the 1,024 page Operation World book in color PowerPoint presentations for each country Video, maps, charts and data tables not available in the printed book Extended rights to reproduce content for your school, ministry or church

Operation World Dvd Rom

Jason Mandryk

Global Mapping International

"Your people shall be my people…” When Ruth the Moabite said these powerful words, she was modeling a form of cross-cultural life that is essential for men and women who seek to serve God today. The book of Ruth is little studied today, but veteran missionary researcher James Nelson introduces Ruth as an essential companion to men and women working as cross-cultural servants, teachers and missionaries. Here are just a few of the lessons from the book of Ruth: • Commit to and identify with those you serve • Cross cultures boldly • Know how to remain on the field effectively • Minister out of your own life—and out of your own loss • Earn your reputation so that it can be spent • Trust in the Master’s partnership and promises Crossing Cultures with Ruth offers Kingdom workers encouragement and inspiration as they discern and work out God's call in their lives. The book also provides practical insights that are based in Nelson's years of Fruitful Practice research into the best means and methods of missionary outreach. Ruth wasn't a traditional missionary. But her faithfulness to God in a foreign culture provides a powerful model for today's cross-cultural workers.

Crossing Cultures with Ruth: Lessons on Thriving in Mission

Nelson,James

Religion & Spirituality

For the first time ever, more people now live in cities than outside them. Join veteran researcher and missiologist Patrick Johnstone as he explores the fastest growing cities and megacities, showing how Christian workers address people's spiritual, physical, and social needs. Cities offer big headaches and vast opportunities, and agencies that once focused on rural work are increasingly turning their attention to urban centers. Journey with Patrick as he shares God's heart for the city and introduces pastors, missionaries, and community workers who are addressing urbanization's key challenges. God has a heart for today's cities. See how you can join this urgent mission.

Serving God in Today's Cities: Facing the Challenge of Urbanization (Engaging Challenges Facing the Global Church)

Merrill, Dean

Johnstone, Patrick

Some call today's refugee crisis a disaster. Patrick Johnstone sees divine blessings. Millions are on the move, driven by war, drought, terrorism, poverty, failed states, environmental catastrophes, disease, revolutions, and the desire for a better life. Christians have a unique perspective because Jesus was a refugee. So was Abraham. So was Joseph. So was Moses. "God has used migration for millennia to achieve His purposes for His people," says Johnstone, the pioneering missionary researcher and author of the bestselling book Operation World. "He is doing so again in our time." Today, some turn their backs on refugees. Patrick Johnstone helps us understand what's causing today's refugee crisis, explore Christian theology and tradition on migration, and see how Christian workers around the globe are opening their hearts to embrace these modern outcasts. "The world has literally come to our doorstep," says Johnstone. "Will we open the door?"

Serving God in a Migrant Crisis: Ministry to People on the Move (Engaging Challenges Facing the Global Church)

Your people are committed to the cause. Are you committed to helping them succeed? Mission workers are some of the most devoted, hardest-working people in the world, but they don't always get the leadership and support they need to have. Now, new research from GMI, in partnership with Best Christian Workplaces Institute, shows how leaders can make significant changes by focusing on a handful of simple but powerful leadership practices. Find answers to some of the top questions missionary workers face: - Who can I trust? - Why is it so difficult to get along with my team? - Can I have some feedback please? - How can we best use my specific expertise? - Do I matter? Do I have a voice in our organization? - Who can help me? Harder and Foote team up to show how leaders who commit to a handful of key leadership practices can help their workers overcome these challenges and thrive. "The exciting thing is your people can thrive in mission if you're willing to invest in the practices that will help them do their best, says author and leadership consultant Ken Harder. "God has called amazing men and women to serve Him through mission organizations. These godly servants need your help to fulfill this holy calling."

Help Your Missionaries Thrive: Leadership Practices that Make a Difference

Harder, Ken

Foote, Carla